M.Sc Nursing in AIIMS Delhi

Can you tell me about the eligibility criteria and course structure for M. Sc (Nursing) Program offered in AIIMS or All India Institute for Medical Sciences Delhi?

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The eligibility criteria for M. Sc (Nursing) Program offered in AIIMS or All India Institute for Medical Sciences Delhi are as follows:

Eligibility Criteria for M. Sc (Nursing) in AIIMS

(i) B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing /B.Sc. Nursing (Post-Certificate)/Post-Basic /B Sc. Nursing (4years) course from any recognised University, from an educational institution Recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, with 60% marks for Gen/OBC candidates (55% marks in case of SC/ST candidates).

(ii) Registration as Nurse, RN, RM (Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife) with any State Nursing Council.

For Indian Nationals, 3% reservation for orthopaedic physically handicapped is provided on horizontal basis, in the seat available in M.Sc. Nursing courses.

Candidates, who are due to appear at the qualifying examination, or have already appeared and are awaiting result, can also apply for admission. But such candidate must furnish:
• Proof of passing the qualifying exam on or before admission with requisite percentage of marks and subjects failing which is not considered.
• One needs to submit certificate of Registration as a Nurse and Midwife from the Indian Nursing Council / State Nursing Council at the time of joining if selected.
• All selected candidates are required to furnish the proof of recognition of the college at the time of verification of the documents.

Course Structure for M. Sc (Nursing) in AIIMS

First Year
• Advance Nursing & Allied subjects
• Nursing Education
• Research & Statistics
• Clinical Nursing-I

Second Year
• Nursing Management
• Clinical Nursing-II
• Thesis

Specialization Areas for M. Sc (Nursing) in AIIMS
• Psychiatric Nursing
• Paediatric Nursing
• Oncological Nursing
• Neurosciences Nursing
• Nephrological Nursing
• Critical Care Nursing
• Cardiological/CTVS Nursing